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Post by Tim on Jul 30, 2018 14:28:24 GMT
I slightly prefer the first one then the second one with the most orange one last.
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Post by Big Blue on Jul 30, 2018 14:30:51 GMT
First one.
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Post by scouse on Jul 30, 2018 14:40:42 GMT
Second one without the orange, then the first, then the third.
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Jul 30, 2018 15:03:15 GMT
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Post by cbeaks1 on Jul 30, 2018 15:03:15 GMT
No 1.
For an orange watch I’d go Omologato Can -Am for £329
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Post by Bob Sacamano v2.0 on Jul 30, 2018 15:03:55 GMT
I have the 42mm Planet Ocean in black (the middle one) and it's just turned 10 years old. I wear it every day and it's been faultless - and very accurate for a mechanical watch - usually +/-20 secs or so a month. Omega use the Daniels' Escapement which results in much longer service intervals than other brands.
On a similar note a friend of mine was left a Rolex Explorer 1953 model by her dad many years ago when he passed on. It was battered to hell, scuffed glass, no bracelet and non-working. It's been kicking around in a drawer for years and she nearly gave it away for £500. Anyway, recently she was persuaded to stick it into an auction in York with a guide price of £5-6k which surprised her greatly. The bidding opened at £10k and rapidly went up and the hammer went down at £31k. It was a moment very like Del and Rodney's in Only Fools and Horses.
Her husband went straight out and bought another motorbike.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2018 15:20:34 GMT
1st one!
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Post by Bob Sacamano v2.0 on Jul 30, 2018 15:34:06 GMT
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Post by Martin on Jul 30, 2018 15:35:45 GMT
I’d be tempted by the 3rd one, but would probably end up with the first one.
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Post by ChrisM on Jul 30, 2018 20:34:23 GMT
I’d be tempted by the 3rd one, but would probably end up with the first one. Me too.....
EDIT..... in fact there is something about a splash of orange on a watch face. Argos were doing these for around £80 at times (pun intended) last year (and eco-drive, so no battery changes to worry about):
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Post by LandieMark on Jul 31, 2018 16:04:15 GMT
The first one.
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Aug 9, 2018 10:34:28 GMT
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Post by racingteatray on Aug 9, 2018 10:34:28 GMT
I currently quite fancy a Bamford Mayfair watch as an “affordable” summer watch: bamfordlondon.com/collections/mayfairI think the grey case with the orange face detailing and a black and grey striped NATO strap..
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Post by Tim on Aug 9, 2018 11:04:48 GMT
My work's net nanny is blocking that because it thinks the category is pornography!! I assume they've got the name Mayfair setup as a blocked word.
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Post by Bob Sacamano v2.0 on Aug 9, 2018 12:32:04 GMT
My work's net nanny is blocking that because it thinks the category is pornography!! I assume they've got the name Mayfair setup as a blocked word. Mayfair? That brings back happy memories. Nice watches those, like more expensive Swatches. I've never understood the appeal of a NATO strap though.
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Post by johnc on Aug 9, 2018 16:22:50 GMT
I've never understood the appeal of a NATO strap though. I have to admit I am of the same mind. It would be the leather with the stitching to match the face, for me.
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Post by LandieMark on Aug 9, 2018 17:50:37 GMT
I like the look of a NATO strap. The watch moves about less on the wrist too.
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Post by canadian bacon on Sept 4, 2018 4:42:56 GMT
I currently quite fancy a Bamford Mayfair watch as an “affordable” summer watch: bamfordlondon.com/collections/mayfairI think the grey case with the orange face detailing and a black and grey striped NATO strap.. Your idea of a summer watch is a little bit different to mine...
70cad delivered...(about 40 quid!!)
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Post by ChrisM on Sept 4, 2018 6:51:35 GMT
^ I like that ..... a lot
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Post by Tim on Sept 4, 2018 12:29:40 GMT
+1
I caught Mrs Tim looking at watch boxes for me at the weekend. The nice ones are more expensive than most of my watches!
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Post by johnc on Oct 5, 2018 16:09:41 GMT
My wife bought me the first one:
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2018 8:29:53 GMT
Very nice. I'm right off metal straps myself, but that works well.
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Post by johnc on Oct 6, 2018 8:57:29 GMT
Very nice. I'm right off metal straps myself, but that works well. I got the leather/rubber strap and clasp for it as well so I will put that on when the mood takes me.
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Post by Tim on Oct 16, 2018 13:29:31 GMT
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Post by johnc on Oct 16, 2018 13:49:24 GMT
That looks very smart, especially with the leather strap.
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Post by johnc on Oct 16, 2018 13:51:36 GMT
I'm very pleased to say that 11 days since I set it, my watch is still within 1 second of the speaking clock - can't ask for much better than that from a mechanical device.
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Post by Boxer6 on Oct 16, 2018 18:12:47 GMT
Took delivery of one of these last Thursday; a bit pricey compared to some I know, but it's for a good cause (IMHO anyway), and there will only ever be 396 made. I've been a supporter of this project for a couple of years now, and I'm very hopeful it will come to fruition before I'm too old to go and see it fly! I contacted the makers (RSC) to ask about replacing the leather strap for a steel bracelet; nice as the leather one is it's too big/thick to fit comfortable under my shirt and jacket sleeves, plus the strap will quickly wear with all the typing I have to do these days. I must say they were very helpful, and are replacing the strap for me FOC, even though it was my choice in the first place! Top work.
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Post by johnc on Oct 17, 2018 6:34:37 GMT
That is a good looking watch for a very worthwhile cause.
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Post by Tim on Oct 17, 2018 8:23:15 GMT
Fantastic looking watch. What's it in aid of, I can't get the link to work due to the net nanny?
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Post by johnc on Oct 17, 2018 9:44:59 GMT
Fantastic looking watch. What's it in aid of, I can't get the link to work due to the net nanny? It is to fund the rebuilding of a Hawker Typhoon from the 2nd World War
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Post by Tim on Oct 17, 2018 10:06:15 GMT
Fantastic looking watch. What's it in aid of, I can't get the link to work due to the net nanny? It is to fund the rebuilding of a Hawker Typhoon from the 2nd World War
Ah, I read about that a few months ago and regularly see the ads for the limited edition paintings in the aircraft mags.
I've bought a few things from the Vulcan mob over the years and like the idea of the Typhoon being restored. Now I'm going to have to go and look at their watch and other merch.
Perhaps some of the ballet/opera subsidy ( ) could be diverted to this worthy cause?
Anyway this turned up today, internet shopping can be dangerous to the health of your wallet.
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Post by johnc on Oct 17, 2018 11:16:35 GMT
That's a really nice watch and the solar power makes it so easy to use.
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